Sabrina Bronkhorst
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
I’ve always enjoyed helping people in need.
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Trellis Paradise
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of practice, safety regulations, policies and procedures.
- Administered intravenous fluids and IV medications as ordered by physicians.
- Performed physical assessments of patients prior to administering medications.
- Reported symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication effects.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Cared for wounds.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Conducted pressure ulcer risk assessments and implemented preventive measures.
LPN Charge Nurse
Royal Plaza of Cascadia
Lewiston, Idaho
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Per Diem Nurse
Prestige Care Inc.
Lewiston, ID
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Quality contributions to healthcare team to maintain or improve quality of life to each patient.
Direct Care Nurse
Advantis Medical Stsffing
Lewiston, ID
10.2023 - 01.2024
Advanced Healthcare of Paradise/Summerlin
Advanced Healthcare of Paradise/Summerlin
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2023 - 10.2023
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeTime healthcare
Elkhorn, NE
07.2021 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced healthcare of Lewiston
Lewiston, Idaho
08.2019 - 07.2021
Staff Development Coordinator
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation
Lewiston, Idaho
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding workplace safety, diversity.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as communication and leadership skills.
- Assisted with the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new staff members.
- Provided guidance on job roles, responsibilities, expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of all employee training activities.
- Developed strategies to recognize high-performing employees.
- Served as a mentor and coach for newly hired personnel.
- Managed performance reviews to ensure that objectives are met efficiently.
- Responded promptly to reports of infectious disease outbreaks within the community by providing assistance as needed.
- Investigated reports of suspected infections among patients, staff, and visitors.
- Collaborated with other departments within the facility to ensure compliance with applicable regulations relating to infection control practices.
- Performed environmental assessments to identify any areas of risk or non-compliance with infection control protocols.
- Inspected facilities regularly for cleanliness and adherence to safety protocols regarding airborne contaminants.
- Created educational materials about various types of infections, their symptoms, and treatments for distribution among staff members.
- Assessed individual patient needs in order to provide optimal protection from infectious agents.
- Maintained immunization records and documented all vaccine administration activities.
- Recorded detailed information about each individual's vaccination in an electronic medical record system.
- Managed daily operations of the central supply room including stocking shelves, filling requisitions and maintaining cleanliness.
- Processed orders for medical equipment, supplies and pharmaceuticals.
Direct Care Nurse
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation
Lewiston, Idaho
05.2011 - 08.2017
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, Idaho12-2010
Skills
- Emergency Care
- Disease Prevention
- Health Promotion
- Care Plan Development
- Policy compliance
- Occupational Therapy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Physical therapy
- Adaptive equipment use
- Behavioral Management
- Feeding Tube Management
- Family Support
- Catheter Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Examination
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Rehabilitation Assistance
Timeline
LPN
Trellis Paradise
08.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Royal Plaza of Cascadia
01.2024 - 08.2024
Per Diem Nurse
Prestige Care Inc.
10.2023 - 08.2024
Direct Care Nurse
Advantis Medical Stsffing
10.2023 - 01.2024
Advanced Healthcare of Paradise/Summerlin
Advanced Healthcare of Paradise/Summerlin
06.2023 - 10.2023
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeTime healthcare
07.2021 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advanced healthcare of Lewiston
08.2019 - 07.2021
Staff Development Coordinator
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation
08.2017 - 08.2019
Direct Care Nurse
Prestige Care And Rehabilitation
05.2011 - 08.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lewis Clark State College